The Breakdown: Story told his first tale inside the Octagon in June, when John Hathaway coasted to a safe, unanimous decision against him. The Sportfight veteran does hold wins over Ryan Healy, “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 5 alum Brandon Melendez and the well-traveled and hard-hitting Jake Ellenberger, so he does possess a legitimate set of skills.
It will be interesting to see whether or not athleticism and a big heart can lead Foster to victory. Besides his wrestling background, he cites his brother’s demise as the main reason behind his involvement in MMA. The H.I.T. Squad has hit a rough patch lately, as Robbie Lawler and Clay French lost high-profile fights in recent months. Can Foster reverse those fortunes?
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The Prediction: Story has fought the better competition, making him the safer bet to walk away with a unanimous decision.